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Post by lowlife on Dec 15, 2019 15:51:51 GMT -7
Well ive had a picture of this car on my PC for ages, just love it and always thought id build it one day !
Cant source the right wheels so im going for something similar to this, probably bigger rims and lowered all round !
Nothing too crazy really for this, just clean, smooth and low !
Aint she beautiful ! big-drooling-smiley-emoticon
Its not arrived yet but heres the kit ive ordered, the optional custom version is quite close actually !
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 15, 2019 16:26:05 GMT -7
sweet thats a cool car
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Post by leon on Dec 15, 2019 17:55:50 GMT -7
This looks like a cool build!
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Post by coyotecrunch on Dec 15, 2019 18:58:54 GMT -7
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Dec 15, 2019 21:04:19 GMT -7
Great kit to start with. Killer inspiration too.
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Post by poet on Dec 16, 2019 15:35:36 GMT -7
Dude, I have that same pic as an inspiration for my pending build of a 71. Great minds think alike I guess!
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Post by lowlife on Dec 16, 2019 15:47:38 GMT -7
Dude, I have that same pic as an inspiration for my pending build of a 71. Great minds think alike I guess! Haha yes I'm glad I got in first !! If your building a 71 version check the front headlights ! They are too small and spaced out too much, on EVERY kit available of it ! If you look at a standard kit and compare the real car it just looks weird ! Just thought I'd let you know, it can be fixed, but it's a bit of a pain that's all... |
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Post by lowlife on Dec 16, 2019 15:52:51 GMT -7
By the way, I believe the inspiration picture doesn't actually exist !
It's photo-shopped (is that right? ) created out a mix of pics... cant-believe-my-eyes-smiley-emoticon
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 17, 2019 1:35:58 GMT -7
Will be stunning mate, and great choice.  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 17, 2019 10:01:59 GMT -7
WOW!!!! I'm as stoked to watch it as you are to build it Martin. Bring it on bro!!
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Post by poet on Dec 18, 2019 6:47:56 GMT -7
Dude, I have that same pic as an inspiration for my pending build of a 71. Great minds think alike I guess! Haha yes I'm glad I got in first !! If your building a 71 version check the front headlights ! They are too small and spaced out too much, on EVERY kit available of it ! If you look at a standard kit and compare the real car it just looks weird ! Just thought I'd let you know, it can be fixed, but it's a bit of a pain that's all... Yeah, found that out after I bought the kit.
I think you've seen Adam Leyk's post on MCM on how he fixed his to look more realistic and I plan to follow his lead. And yes, it looks to be a pain.
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Post by mmthrax on Dec 18, 2019 12:51:14 GMT -7
Sweet cuda.
Should be very cool.
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Post by sharp on Dec 27, 2019 6:58:08 GMT -7
Cool build!!
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Post by lowlife on Dec 30, 2019 6:55:08 GMT -7
Thanks guys !
Well the model has arrived, im well pleased with it i highly recommend them ( so far ) Really nice engraving and some great details.
So i thought id get started, first off a smooth firewall, then I made up inner fenders in cardboard...  Then transfer it to plastic, and after lots of trial and errors...  So it looks like this ! Needs a bit more clean up but....  |
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 30, 2019 8:11:41 GMT -7
Great start mate, nothing like a clean bay
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Post by mmthrax on Dec 30, 2019 8:13:00 GMT -7
Ooohh, nice and smooth.
This looks interesting.
Carry on sir....
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 31, 2019 1:43:58 GMT -7
 That is some competition right there !!!  Great work on that engine bay Martin.
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Post by Deano on Jan 1, 2020 1:43:44 GMT -7
Coming across this late but what an awesome bit of kit this will be!
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Post by lowlife on Jan 3, 2020 10:18:59 GMT -7
Thanks guys..... While DeeCee has built half his kit im still playing with the engine bay....  I didnt like the gap at the front of the rad so ive added a scratch built piece to fit ! It has to fit within the bonnet shape or nothing fits properly ! Ive removed the bonnet pin plates, covered the radiator top, and now its all getting smoothed in, I need white primer too...  The Hemi is a tight fit but everything still fits !    |
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Post by poet on Jan 3, 2020 11:41:27 GMT -7
Nice work!
I have to do something similar for my Charger because I had to remove the inner fenders to fit the tires.
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 3, 2020 15:04:49 GMT -7
That is show quality right there mate... NICE !!
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 3, 2020 23:36:30 GMT -7
Yeah, looks good Martin.
Like a Ridler car.
Carry on sir....
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 4, 2020 2:38:47 GMT -7
Sweet, your bays looking as smooth as butter
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Post by leon on Jan 4, 2020 9:49:01 GMT -7
Looking good Martin!
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Post by lowlife on Jan 6, 2020 11:48:27 GMT -7
Thanks guys  Thought i`d get some modified bits ready for primer, then paint them in one go if the weather gets better.... So next was the dash, cut up and smoothed, im thinking of adding a center console next ?
Before it looked like this......
Chopped up...
Heres the interior mocked up, more soon !
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 7, 2020 2:38:22 GMT -7
Nice touch there too Martin, looking real nice !
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 7, 2020 8:51:02 GMT -7
Awesome, the clean dash has really gave it a modern look
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Post by lowlife on Jan 8, 2020 11:13:09 GMT -7
Thanks guys...
I`ve been messing around with centre consoles, and tried quite a few. This one i like but think its just too simple... icon_hmm_zps07rcoppf This is only the shape, it wont be flat, just trying out ideas... Heres standard console...  And heres my new one...full length, p/e gearstick surround, pin gearstick and a tray for small change !  |
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Post by poet on Jan 8, 2020 11:16:08 GMT -7
Moving right along there! Good stuff.
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Post by sharp on Jan 13, 2020 18:01:44 GMT -7
This is looking great Martin!! The engine bay is like a jewelry box now!!
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That is some competition right there !!! 
